The expansion of Nice’s tram network is steadily advancing, with progress underway on Line 5. This new route will connect the eastern neighbourhoods, including Saint-André-de-la-Roche and the Ariane district, to the wider metropolitan area.

The project is part of a broader vision outlined in the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis’ urban transport master plan, which aims to enhance mobility and sustainability by 2040.

A vision for transformation

The new tram Line 5 will stretch 7.6 kilometers, from the future Palais des Arts et de la Culture in Nice (currently Palais des Expositions – Nice Acropolis) to Drap, passing through Saint-André-de-la-Roche and La Trinité. 

As part of the Lignes d’Azur network, the project aims to address environmental, climatic, and economic challenges. By promoting public transport and reducing reliance on cars, the tramway will allow for the requalification of public spaces, the expansion of green areas, and create a quieter, less polluted living environment.

The initiative follows the successful implementation of Line 1 in 2007 and the more recent Lines 2 and 3, completed in 2019. Together, these routes have formed the backbone of the metropolis’ tramway system, and Lines 4 and 5 will further enhance connectivity across the region.

Public consultations, first initiated in 2009 and updated in 2020, have been integral to refining the project. The latest consultation closed on 18th November, gathering input from Ariane residents on the design and impact of the tram line.

Completion of the project is targeted between 2028 and 2030.

See more images of the planned tramway Line 5 in the gallery below…

Images source: Métropole de Nice

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